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Hi, Alfa02 here, I know we'll talked on BaT, and here. On your BRG 427 street car, (ERA?) what did the glove box pull handle come from? I found the same one on their web site, but couldn't find a part# or price. I don't want the T-handle like Cobra Restorer sell, just a simple round one. Thanks Tom. I was going to Befriend you, that OK?
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11-30-2016 07:40 AM - permalinkstrictlypersonlThe caliper brackets are done. $150 for the pair, including special low-head bolts. I just need your contact and credit card (Visa/MC) info.
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Thanks for the compliments. There is a rather lengthy and rambling build thread in the ERA forum. You should be able to find it under "Progress on #782). I think this link will work to my Photobucket account.
1. Dec 2009 Pre-delivery Pictures From ERA Photo by dclemans | Photobucket
It is ERA's standard 427 body. As such the flares are not quite correct even for the wide hip street car. The street car with wide hips didn't have the slight flare around the front of the rear wheel opening - which would not have been a lot of work to have fixed but I didn't. Also the front openings have a little too much pronounced flare at the rear bottom. There is a thread running in All Cobra Talk currently where Metalmorphis is creating a narrow hip 427 street roadster and he plans to produce and sell the fender pieces to convert an ERA. That would be a nice modification to the ERA.
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Not over yet. I returned to the shop regarding one of the seams on the front as I mentioned in my earlier message below. The owner/installer agreed that it needs to be replaced so we will be scheduling time to get that done. The rest of the job looks good. Still need some good hot sun to help a few minor installation marks disappear. I'm told that is normal. Only time will tell at this point.
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I meant to post regarding this but didn't get to it yet. The xPEL film has no orange peel at all and is hard to see on the car. From what I understand, the 3M film has orange peel purposely to better match production car finishes. Since our cars don't have orange peel, I think the xPEL is the better choice. My rear fender spats are as close to invisible as can be. I had the doors covered entirely and there is no difference in the finish as a result. I'm no expert, but am happy with my results. That said, one of the front pieces on my car is more visible than the other at the seam. Supposedly, the bit of cloudiness will fade when it dries thoroughly. If not, I'll visit the shop to see what can be done. This has nothing to do with the file, just the installation.
Kevin
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66gtk liked post by Cobra #3170 On thread : How were the coil-spring street cars equipped?I picked my car up from the airport facility on a rainy Friday night in November of 1965. They did not have the 9.5" rear wheels available at time of delivery so I got the 7.5" rears with blue dots....Liked On: 12-19-2014, 11:54 AM
Posted On: 12-19-2014, 11:48 AM66gtk liked post by bret a ewing On thread : Warning: New Guy ContentERA's are top notch. Get as close to a painted roller as your budget will allow. This will minimize your frustration to help realize your dream in a timely mannor. There will still be plenty of...Liked On: 12-17-2014, 09:40 AM
Posted On: 12-17-2014, 08:57 AM66gtk liked post by patrickt On thread : Warning: New Guy ContentReally, I think what most of us were looking for was "the Cobra experience." It is a very definite and real thing, and it involves all of the senses. When you sit in, look about, and drive a really...Liked On: 12-17-2014, 09:40 AM
Posted On: 12-17-2014, 09:00 AM66gtk liked post by rlrichins On thread : Warning: New Guy ContentAfter dreaming and doing research since 1974 I purchased my car from ERA in 2008. During my research I had the opportunity to visit most major manufacturers and ERA three times (and I live in Utah). ...Liked On: 12-16-2014, 08:41 PM
Posted On: 12-16-2014, 05:06 PM66gtk liked post by King- cobra On thread : Warning: New Guy ContentDo your self a favor and have them paint the car and bond it to the chassis. For what they have cars painted for you would be hard pressed to find someone to give you the quality for the price they...Liked On: 12-16-2014, 09:16 AM
Posted On: 12-16-2014, 09:14 AMLinks monetized by VigLink66gtk liked post by Tutosnake On thread : Pro vs Con Re: CSX and Superformance/ERAI always respond "It's a Shelby Continuation car, CSX 6108". most people react "ah, that's what the license plate mean!" and "It's much nicer that a kit..." 9 times out of 10 we then get into the...Liked On: 12-15-2014, 12:34 PM
Posted On: 04-22-2013, 06:53 PM66gtk liked post by cycleguy55 On thread : Where can i get a smaller diameter steering wheel?Lowering the seat a bit may help as well. Some people have removed padding not only from the seat backs but also the seat cushion to get lower. If the seat is on sliders those could be removed and...Liked On: 12-11-2014, 11:50 AM
Posted On: 12-11-2014, 11:15 AM66gtk liked post by cycleguy55 On thread : Where can i get a smaller diameter steering wheel?My method: 1) Right leg in, on floor about half way extended 2) Support weight using right hand. I typically put my hand on the tunnel behind the shifter 3) Swing butt in and against seat back,...Liked On: 12-11-2014, 09:39 AM
Posted On: 12-11-2014, 09:01 AM66gtk liked post by strictlypersonl On thread : Will fiberglass ever stop "wiggling"?There's a reason that ERAs usually hold up better than most. Instead of standard resin, we use tooling resin for the main body. It's designed to hold up during many heat cycles, and it has less...Liked On: 12-03-2014, 11:55 AM
Posted On: 12-03-2014, 11:35 AM66gtk liked post by Hawg4Fun On thread : KMS 591 will be going up for saleYour right its is negotiable. i would always take more!!Liked On: 10-25-2014, 03:45 PM
Posted On: 10-25-2014, 06:14 AM66gtk liked post by strictlypersonl On thread : 39 degrees with brisk winds - Cobra still gets to playI suspect that being a little nuts is one of the prerequisites for owning something like a Cobra.Liked On: 10-08-2014, 06:44 AM
Posted On: 10-08-2014, 06:13 AM66gtk liked post by Tenrocca On thread : Polished Aluminum Look On FiberglassMine is done brushed aluminium look on fibreglass. It is aluminium powder mixed in resin, thinned and sprayed on. Wet sanded smooth and scotchbrited. In the pic below I had the stripes polished (as...Liked On: 09-18-2014, 08:07 AM
Posted On: 09-17-2014, 09:50 PM66gtk liked post by Metal-morphous On thread : Polished Aluminum Look On FiberglassPaints are nice but there's Nothing like REAL aluminum :-) Real aluminum plated to fiberglass. Get out your metal polish!! http://www.ffcars.com/photopost/data/500/medium/image304.jpgLiked On: 09-16-2014, 10:04 PM
Posted On: 09-16-2014, 09:42 PM66gtk liked post by DanEC On thread : Archived C & D ERA test review from 1983I understand there has been steady refinement and improvements over the years but when you look at pictures of the body and interior from an an overall appearance standpoint (shape, contours, dash,...Liked On: 09-12-2014, 09:03 AM
Posted On: 09-12-2014, 08:22 AM66gtk liked post by Silversmith On thread : 427 S/C or 427 Street (Which has the greater value?)I plan to convert my solid color (red) S/C back to a street version this coming winter. While I love the look of the S/C I grew up in a street version CSX 3116. I have obtained a set of side pipe...Liked On: 09-02-2014, 07:56 PM
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